365 Quotations from Welsh Christians

They who would go to heaven, must expect crosses in the way. The Israelites no sooner begin their journey, than they are in want of water ... Nor was their condition much mended at Marah, where, though there was plenty, it was ... not fit for drink. Our expected comforts are thus in the possession often embittered, in order to lead us to the Fountain of living waters. Thomas Coke 1747-1814

Nothing is so valuable an acquisition as an immortal soul: one such won to Christ is better than the riches of both the Indies. Death eternal, of body and soul, is the wages of sin; and unless we are saved from it now, we must be undone for ever. Thomas Coke 1747-1814

We have not only a glorious hope before us, but have likewise the most reviving supports by the way; for the Spirit of our God, quickening, comforting, strengthening us, helpeth our infirmities, that we may not sink under our burdens or be discouraged by our trials. Thomas Coke 1747-1814

All Christians are bound to read the Scriptures diligently; nor can there be a stronger mark of Antichrist, than the keeping these sacred records sealed up in an unknown tongue ... public worship is very defective, where the Scriptures are not read in the congregation. Thomas Coke 1747-1814

Our instructions will be always barren, if they be not watered with our tears and prayers. Thomas Coke 1747-1814

Let the righteous rejoice; let the sinner tremble. In a moment this dread eternity opens, and their everlasting state is determined. Oh! that it might awaken the fears of the ungodly, and quicken the diligence of the faithful! Thomas Coke 1747-1814

... the Gospel method of pardoning sinners through the death of Christ, is an exercise of mercy, which, instead of weakening, has greatly strengthened the authority of the law of God; consequently, it is perfectly suitable to his character, and subservient to the ends of his moral government. Thomas Coke 1747-1814

God the Father ... desired men's salvation with such ardency, that he sent his only-begotten Son to bestow everlasting life on those who perseveringly believe in him; so far was he from sending him to condemn them, as he had reason to fear. John 3:16 is one of those bright and heart-affecting passages in the gospel, which shines too strong to admit the least attempt at illustration in a commentator. Reader! may your soul and mine feel and experience its energy now and for ever! Thomas Coke 1747-1814

Prayer is an antidote to every ill; and while we have a throne of grace open, where we can pour all our complaints into the bosom of a compassionate God, however perplexed, we need never be in despair, but should quietly wait to see the salvation of God. Thomas Coke 1747-1814

The design of God's word is, to encourage the faith, enliven the hope, and quicken the obedience of his people. Thomas Coke 1747-1814